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Macalester College

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Overview

Founded in 1874, the Macalester College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Saint Paul (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Macalester College (Mac) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. Macalester College (Mac) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 151-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Mac also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Macalester College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Macalester College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Macalester College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Macalester College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym Mac
Founded 1874
Motto Natura et Revelatio Coeli Gemini
Nature and Revelation are twin sisters of heaven
Colours Blue and orange
Mascot The Scot
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University Location

Address 1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul
55105-1899 Minnesota
United States
Macalester College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Macalester College Phone Number (651) 696 6000
Macalester College Fax Number (651) 696 6689
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Macalester College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Macalester College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Macalester College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Macalester College.



Macalester College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported
International
students
over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Macalester College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Macalester College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 30-39% making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is recommended
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are recommended
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Macalester College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Macalester College's Admission Office Admission Office

1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul 55105-1899
(651) 696 6357
800 231 7974

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Macalester College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Macalester College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Macalester College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Macalester College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Macalester College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Macalester College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Macalester College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Macalester College is Christian-Presbyterian Religious Affiliation

Christian-Presbyterian. Presbyterian Church (USA) - www.pcusa.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Macalester College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Macalester College's Library
Macalester College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 279,476 physical volumes, 18,502 physical media, 314,622 digital/electronic media and 230 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 25 full-time employees, including 13 librarians. Macalester College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Macalester College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Macalester College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,332 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Macalester College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Macalester College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Macalester College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Macalester College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Macalester College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Macalester College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Macalester College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Macalester College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Macalester College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Macalester College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Chemical Society (ACS)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Macalester College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM)
  • Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)
  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • American Council on Education (ACE)
  • Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
  • Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU)
  • Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC)
  • American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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